Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 3/Level 4

Northrop Grumman

. Ensure the right materials are available for production and delivered on time .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMagna • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,400 - $152,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including inventory planning, material requirements planning (MRP), and supplier collaboration. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and forecasting material needs to support production schedules and cost-saving initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)Costpoint ERP SystemInventory PlanningAerospace and Defense Experience

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementForecastingBill of Materials (BOM)Production PlanningSupplier Assessment

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelOutlookPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseSupply ChainProcurementManufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the right materials are available for production and delivered on time
Review on-hand versus required inventory across products; prioritize needs, set inventory levels, and plan material destinations
Use MRP to compare demand and supply for purchased parts, identify shortages, and update plans and orders as inventory changes
Use BOMs to identify required parts, monitor inventory against BOMs, and adjust orders accordingly
Forecast material needs and build delivery schedules
Support product changes across the lifecycle, including new launches, production ramp-ups, and end-of-life phase-outs
Work with Sourcing/Procurement to set inventory targets, reduce working capital, drive cost savings and affordability, and improve processes
Assess supplier and supply chain capacity, review lead times, flag time-critical purchases, and work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality
Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to solve problems, meet build/test schedules, and communicate shortages and their impact
Work onsite in Promontory or Magna, Utah

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional supply chain, planning, or closely related experience for Level 3; or Master’s degree with 3 years; or PhD with 1 year
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional supply chain, planning, or closely related experience for Level 4; or Master’s degree with 6 years; or PhD with 4 years
An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
Preferred: supply chain experience for an aerospace and/or defense company
Preferred: MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Ability to work onsite in Promontory or Magna, Utah
Travel up to 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on the position
Shift differential, depending on the position
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Relocation assistance is not available